Steamtown's Baldwin Locomotive Works #26 under steam for the Scranton Limited yard shuttle.
NPS Photo
2023 Train Operations
The Steamtown rail experience varies from short 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips through the Poconos.
Purchasing Tickets and Ticket Availability
Short Train Ride Tickets:
Tickets for our short train rides, which include the Scranton Limited or Caboose Experience, are not available for advance purchase online and must be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit. All ticket sales will be credit card only.
Our short train rides operate Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as staffing permits. Departure times are: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm.
Tickets are $6.00 for adults and kids over the age of 5; kids 5 and under are $1.00.
Excursion Tickets:
Tickets for our Excursions are now available for purchase in advance online through recreation.gov. Additionally, excursion tickets may be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk. All ticket sales will be credit card only.
Excursions typically operateon a Saturday or Sunday and departure times vary. For schedule information pertaining to a specific excursion, use the links below.
Ticket pricing varies depending on the destination. For pricing information pertaining to a specific excursion or destination, use the links below.
Our short train rides, the Scranton Limited or Caboose Experience, will operate Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as staffing permits. Departure times are: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm.
Tickets are $6.00 for adults and kids over the age of 5; kids 5 and under are $1.00. Tickets must be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit. Tickets are valid all day and for ANY departure time on the date of purchase.
Seating availability is first come, first served; we recommend getting in line 15-20 minutes ahead of scheduled departure time.
The Caboose Experience will be offered in lieu of the Scranton Limited on dates we offer longer excursion rides, as staffing permits.
NOTICE:
Train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather, or crew availability.
A 3-mile round trip ride lasting approximately 30-minutes. The locomotive travels through the rail yards, crosses the Lackawanna River, passes the historic Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel and stops at the University of Scranton before returning to the Steamtown boarding area.
A short 15-20-minute ride in our historic caboose within the park boundaries. It gives visitors a chance to experience what life was like at the back of the train. This experience is included with the purchase of a Scranton Limited ticket. Please note: this additional experience is solely dependent upon staff and volunteer availability and may not be offered the day of your visit.
